Dry Flies
Olive Thorax Dun
Vince Marinaro's Thorax Dun design places the hackle at the center of the body rather than the head, allowing the fly to sit lower on the water with a more natural attitude. The olive version is tailored for matching BWO hatches on demanding spring creeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Olive Thorax Dun should I use?
The Olive Thorax Dun is most commonly tied in sizes 16–20. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Olive Thorax Dun imitate?
The Olive Thorax Dun primarily imitates BWO duns, olive mayflies.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Dry Flies
- Sizes
- 16–20
- Colors
- Olive, Gray-olive
- Imitates
- BWO duns, olive mayflies
- Water Types
- spring creek, tailwater
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout
Pattern Details
- Category
- Dry Flies
- Sizes
- 16–20
- Colors
- Olive, Gray-olive
- Imitates
- BWO duns, olive mayflies
- Water Types
- spring creek, tailwater
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout